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🌱 How did Woodstock’s Samuel Chapman shine at MCC Scout Day?
Make time for Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 on the Woodstock Patch calendar

Hello Woodstock! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Woodstock's Samuel Chapman shine at MCC Scout Day?
- See what a $27 million Woodstock-area retreat really includes.
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Some sun and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• McHenry County College Scout Day: Takeaways (prepbaseballreport.com) — Woodstock's Samuel Chapman made a strong return for McHenry County College at a recent Scout Day in Crystal Lake, flashing impressive speed, power, and arm strength. The event showcased several Scots standouts from around the region, with detailed metrics on hitters and pitchers that hint at an exciting upcoming season for local baseball fans.
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• See it: 'Legendary retreat' hidden in Chicago suburb hits the market for $27 million (nbcchicago.com) — A sprawling 490-acre private resort in the Woodstock area of McHenry County, known as Bunker Hill Farms, is on the market for $27 million. The ultra-exclusive retreat includes an 18-hole golf course, a unique silo spa, lakes, lodging, and space for charity events, and has only recently opened more broadly to public bookings, signaling potential new uses under a future owner.
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📸 Around Woodstock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodstock
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction,
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Library Board of Trustees →
414 W Judd Street, Woodstock
7:00 pm - Trivia Night - Pub Trivia USA →
121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock
7:00 pm - World Peace Day →
Woodstock Square Historic District, 121 West Van Buren Street, Woodstock - Woodstock Farmer's Market →
121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock
8:00 am - Woodstock Farmer's Markets →
121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock
8:00 am - Electronics Recycling Event →
11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock
8:00 am - Woodstock Fire/Rescue Open House →
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Station #3, 2900 Raffel Road, Woodstock
10:00 am - Saturday Story Time with Read Between The Lynes →
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10:30 am - Circus of Bubbles LIVE! →
121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock
2:00 pm - WOODSTOCK H-D GRAND OPENING →
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2:00 pm - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a king size bed with mattress and box spring for free.
Has to be taken early morning sept. 16 only or else its going on the curb. Text joanne at 262-325-1952 if you can definitely take it then (Nextdoor Woodstock Square)
- Classic Cinemas - Tivoli Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Floor Staff in Woodstock. Apply here.
- Terrabis posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.
🗞 Nearby News
McHenry
- Officials warn residents in McHenry County about scammer targeting people who submit zoning, permit requests (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Algonquin
- County Orders Algonquin Township To Fix Deteriorating Roads (patch.com)
Ok Woodstock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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